Place butter in 9 inch iron skillet, and heat in a 425 degree oven for 4 minutes. Combine cornmeal and flour in a large bowl; make well in the center of mixture. Stir together eggs, buttermilk and cracklings; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Pour over melted butter in hot skillet. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 8 to 10.

Uncle Charles' Cornbread

Lightly grease 9 to 10 inch skillet. Place in 400 degree oven until hot. Mix together all ingredients. Pour batter into hot pan and cook at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.

Native American Cornbread

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Thoroughly grease the bottom and sides of a 10 inch cast iron frying pan with ovenproof handles. Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour batter into frying pan. Bake in oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until brown. Remove from pan. Cut into wedges.